In light of recent events*, I thought it fitting to wear the shirt in today's post sharing what is arguably one of Maya Angelou's most popular poems, a piece that I think further describes the vibe Vivian Banks and Clair Huxtable both evoked on their respective television sitcoms. Enjoy.

May 27, 2014

My long weekend was a blur. My plan was to have a stay-cation vibe going on, but it ended up being the typical busy-still-but-feel-like-nothing-got-done kind of weekend. Story of my life.

Speaking of things not going as planned, this outfit wasn't planned either. It's just a mix of this and that worn together on the hope that it would all work. My husband is a pro at this. Me? Not so much. I'm the girl with the notebook full of outfit ideas who plans what she wears weeks in advance (and of course I change my mind at the last minute half of the time). I can't believe I just admitted that to you. Hope you still love me now that you

May 23, 2014

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, I thought it would be a good time to respond to some requests I've gotten to write a post about modest vacation wear. Of course when traveling, exploring tourist attractions or heading to the beach, many of us wish to maintain a modest approach to dressing. However, as much as I am a believer in dressing modestly, I believe just as much in dressing appropriately for the occasion. And let's face it – wearing a long-sleeved turtleneck ankle dress is just not practical for a sunny getaway. So, I've listed 15 must-have items for a mini-vacation below, and I share some tips and tricks for packing light.

May 20, 2014

Perforated leather and see-through clothing ran the runways last year, making the styles on trend this spring. Funny how a designer can make intentional holes in clothing, call it "fashion" and get us to fall for it. I must admit, though, the perforated trend is one trend I like. It creates the perfect "edgy-meet-chic" twist for outfits that are otherwise too simple, and I'm all about subtle outfit enhancers. See more inspiring perforated fashions on my "Spring 2014 Trends" Pinterest board here.

May 15, 2014

I'm significantly more top heavy now since having a baby, and was in desperate need of some tops that would "fit the bill," if you know what I mean. With a tight budget (really, when is the budget not tight for us regular folk?), I needed to to find quality tops that suit my style – classic simplicity with a modest and feminine fit. My go-to stores when I need something fast are usually Nordstrom Rack for dresses, Ross for shoes, and Marshalls for everything else; but after searching my usuals, I left each one empty handed.

Then I tried T.J.Maxx.

In the back of my mind, I knew that T.J. Maxx was pretty much the same as Marshalls, but I'm a creature of habit. Thankfully, my habits let me down, and I finally got the opportunity to let my inner Maxxinista come out. I scored a number of great tops at even better prices as well as a suitcase and some sandals for my recent trip all for under $100. Needless to say, I added "the Maxx" (we're friends now, I can call it that) to my list of go-to's.

May 6, 2014

Last week, my husband and I celebrated our 4-year wedding anniversary by taking a family trip to Jamaica, just the three of us. It was a lovely time spent with friends and family who were excited about seeing us and meeting Adam. Well, let me be honest with myself... I'm sure they were more excited about meeting Adam. Either way, we had an amazing time.

We managed to steal away for a few days to a resort in Ocho Rios. (The photo above was the view from our room.) Rest and relaxation was the name of the game, and if you know me, those two things along with good food is all I need to have a great time. And so we did! Just sharing a few snapshots from the trip...

Enjoying dinner one evening at the resort in Ocho Rios // Adam admiring the view // The view from our dinner table // Adam ready for the beach // The beach // “What are you doing to me, Daddy!? I just got this outfit!” // “I don’t think I like this” // Dunn’s River Falls // Family Shot // Father and son moment on the Falls // Adam, TKO // Obligatory photo at my grandmother’s house in Spanish Town